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Old 07-05-2019 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Skip0927
Its not that they dont want MOAB, the senior WB FOs dont want junior NB capt position. The pay is similar betwix WB FO & NB capt but the lifestyle is better on the WB.
Exactly, and when you factor in commuting the widebody looks even better. Most junior NB captain lines will require commuting the day prior or after many of the trips. Plan on flying 3 more days, plus the likely possibility of 3 commutes on a day off to be anything but a fairly senior NB captain. When the difference in pay is only about $40K, those extra 6 days on the job per month make the WB look really good. WB f/o generally pays more dollars per day than NB captain, but the NB captain works more days. Some people aren’t wired for long haul flying, and some put a premium on a fourth stripe. It’s good to have a choice.
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